Originally Posted by Ranger4444
Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter

I agree. Why they think that is appealing, is beyond anyones guess. As for your question, You can get weaver mounts in gloss finish. However, they are aluminum. Not that those are bad, I run them on my m1917's. Are you looking for mounts for a standard pre 64 or H&H? If standard, I'd go with the DD's and be done with it. You have much more options that work well on the standard actions vs. the H&H receivers: The main reason I started this thread. For those that mention the S&K and Conetrols. They hang over the ejection/loading port on the H&H receiver and to be honest, look like dog chidt..



It's actually for a post-'64 .338 Win Mag... but as I understand it, the hole spacing is the same as for pre-'64s except for the .300/.375 H&H versions. (Corrections welcome.)

The Weaver/Picattiny style is easier for my purposes, so I can easily switch scopes OR use a reflex (red dot) sight which needs W/P-style mount base. Looks like the Talley system I mentioned above could work for scope easily enough, but doesn't solve the red dot part. I may just bite the bullet and whack off part of the Warne front base like you did, polish and reblue, call it good. Or I may just bag the red dot part of the plan and switch to Talley's. If nothing else better comes up...

-Chris




You are correct in your assumption that your 338 takes the same mounts as the pre 64 standard actions. They have .860" hole spacings. Talley makes nice steel bases and rings. If you like the vertical split rings. A lot of guys do, but I don't like them personally. If you are so inclined to use a red dot sight, maybe go with a rail. Since it is a post 64, it won't be as frowned upon. To put one on a pre 64 would be downright sacrilegious.. You could look into the Leupold QRW bases. If you like the Burris Zee rings, Leupold also makes a clone of that ring (LRW), which is a lot lighter than the Leupold PRW rings. You can get Zee rings or the Leupold LRW in gloss finish. They look like this:
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By the way, I have ran a rail on some of my Winchester model 70's. All post 64 models of course. One rifle in particular came from the factory with a 1913 mil spec rail:
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If your rifle is more tactical looking/functioning, go with the rail...since you want to swap between your scope and red dot.. Not too many other options out there for the red dot...



Originally Posted by raybass
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
Originally Posted by Pharmseller
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